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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,070.34, 1,477.08 and 604.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,070.34, 1,477.08 and 604.59 is: 834.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,070.34 : 1,477.08 = 604.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,070.34/1,477.08 = 604.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,070.34x = 1,477.08 × 604.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,070.34x = 893,027.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 893,027.80/1,070.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834.34

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